Quality Refrigerated Transport Inc
USDOT 1981739 · MC-701921 · Prospect Heights, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Quality Refrigerated Transport Inc is a company based in Prospect Heights, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 92 power units and 98 drivers, which ranks it #509 by fleet size among 1,090 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Illinois. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 123 times – about 1.3 inspections per power unit. 18.5% of vehicle inspections and 4.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 7 tow-away), or 7.6 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, fresh produce, intermodal containers, meat, refrigerated food, beverages.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Quality Refrigerated Transport Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1981739 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-701921 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 29 E Palatine Rd, Prospect Heights, IL 60070 |
| Phone | (224) 551-5544 |
| First registered | Jan 7, 2010 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 7, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1981739.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 92 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 169 | 0 |
- 1.07 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.8 trailers per tractor.
- 15,456,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 168,000 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 98 CDL drivers; 88 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 10 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Quality Refrigerated Transpo | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 18.5% | 20.5% | 22.2% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 4.1% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 22% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.6 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 60% higher than average |
| Inspections | 123 | 123 with a driver check, 54 with a vehicle check, 88 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Illinois carriers in this directory.
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Quality Refrigerated Transport Inc?
Quality Refrigerated Transport Inc is registered with USDOT number 1981739 and operating authority MC-701921.
How many trucks does Quality Refrigerated Transport Inc have?
It reports 92 power units (92 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 169 trailers, with 98 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 7, 2025).
Where is Quality Refrigerated Transport Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Prospect Heights, Illinois 60070.
What is the out-of-service rate of Quality Refrigerated Transport Inc?
Over 24 months, 18.5% of vehicle inspections and 4.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.